2) In 1975, India experienced its greatest political crisis since independence when Internal Emergency was declared on 26 June. How did the Emergency come about? Was there no other choice or was it the ultimate expression of an authoritarian tendency of the government at that time? Critically examine.

2) In 1975, India experienced its greatest political crisis since independence when Internal Emergency was declared on 26 June. How did the Emergency come about? Was there no other choice or was it the ultimate expression of an authoritarian tendency of the government at that time? Critically examine. (200 Words)

Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 18